Hey Hampton! Long time fan and lurker, got a question for you and hope to poke into your mind a bit more :) You seem to be a pretty optimistic dude, which is great! My question is, do you ever get to a state where you "run out of" optimism? If so, how do you find yourself replenishing it? I've been trying to be a more optimistic person lately, and it works out most of the time. But every few weeks, I find my optimism "burnt out", and I slowly creep back to my cynical self. And it is really hard for me to pick myself back to the optimistic mindset.
This is a great question and I actually filmed something today about maintaining hope and optimism. My optimism levels got unusually low when I was sick last week (both occurrences are very unusual). It's fine to not always be hopeful and excited, but I try to put myself in a situation where I routinely am optimistic, at least several times during the week. The people we hang around and the content we consume seem to REALLY affect this. If the people and media with which you surround yourself is always preaching "doom and gloom," it can be very easy to feel this way too. Hang around people that make you optimistic. If they don't exist, then consume content that makes you optimistic and excited to live life. It's not delusional, as some might tell you. I mean, what's the alternative? Being pessimistic (and calling it "realistic") and doing less in life? Enjoying life less overall? Ain't nobody got time for that. Will post the video this weekend, I think! I hope it helps.
As Zig Ziglar said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.” I've found that to be very true for me, with motivation, optimism, or even just interests. Whatever I feed flourishes, and whatever I stop feeding can fade quickly. I try to "feed" my positivity with positive quotes, books, and videos (like Hybrid Calisthenics!) on a regular basis.
I’m an introverted person. I need time alone to decompress and reflect, listen to Let’s Read, or just watch a movie by myself. If I don’t get enough of that I will feel mentally exhausted, judgmental, angry, and depressed. My husband is the same way (introverted). I don’t know about the OP’s personality (extrovert vs introvert), but this is what helps me. Also, I’ve had to learn to say “no” and set healthy boundaries. I still struggle with that part. I will start to feel resentful if I say “yes” too much to please others.
@@HybridCalisthenics waiting to watch the optimism video now :) But you're right. I do find myself more optimistic when I watch a lot of youtubers I'm inspired by(like you :)), and I try to be more like them. I find myself burnt out when my own personal shortcomings or "low self-confidence" takes over
Morning routine: - Get woken by cat - Feeding cat - Brushing teeth - Drink a Glas of water - Meditate - if time do short taiji or xingyi warmup Edit: would love to make the bed, but my wife is still sleeping :D
Lol the same for me, my daily routines always get woken up by cat and feeding cat, she's THE alarm and wont shut up before I give her fish and drink, that is a very effective alarm 😂
The fact that I watched every single 1 of your videos and the fact that I see a simple and honest man doing his thing not falling into the "TH-camr Stereotype" is what brings me here everytime. Keep going like this Hampton, love you bro
This...is so grounded, so reasonable, so simple, so "reachable". And for anxious people prone to overthinking like me, this is soooo much better than a hundred-pages book or a "coach" droning on and on. I am in the middle of a breakup after a breakdown, clinically depressed, unstructured because my ex was the one imposing her routine (and I was passively following along - I know, that where I/we screwed up), and my therapist has been nagging me for weeks to set up a routine and I haven't. But now I will. Because it isn't much. Because it's flexible. Because by saying so little, you leave enough room for me to imagine my own instead of aping someone else's. Or in a few words: where most advice sounds as "you should", yours genuinely sound like "you could".
Thank you so much, my friend. One of my main goals while spending hours creating these videos is to improve the lives of our community members, even if just by a little bit. Thank you for being here! It means a lot.
Wait, you mean to tell me that you don’t take a crazy cocktail of vitamins before submerging yourself into an ice bath and then a sensory deprivation chamber session, followed by a thermal dunk?
Ain't nobody got time for that. More specifically, some people have time for that, but I don't. Even more specifically, I do have time for that but don't want to do it 😅.
So sensible, taking time away from your phone: allows you to be proactive, rather than reactive to your daily plans. Pootling in the morning is very under-rated. Thank you for your videos - so calming.
The obligatory 'not a morning routine but..' I've been trying to implement a better night routine for myself, which I don't always stick to (didn't last night for example) but the gist is: -gargle with salt water (winter = sore throat season) -floss and brush teeth -read at least 1 page of a book -try to do a push up ( I can do 3 in a row now, never used to be able to!!) -try to sleep at a reasonable time And then when I wake up I make my bed. Thank you for the lovely video Hampton, I'll try out some of the things you said , definitely should stop using my phone so early :) hope you are all well!!
If you actually see this comment, can you *please* do a video covering your evening routine? I have such a hard time regularly going to bed and waking up at consistent times, especially the former. What do you do to avoid laying in bed watching TH-cam on your phone until you fall asleep? I’ve tried just laying in bed, but then I just end up staring at the ceiling for a long time. Trying to sleep is so boring, I wish I could just immediately fall asleep.
Hey! I've been watching your videos for a while and just wanna say I really love them! I could tell you alot how you helped me, but especially this video alone really gave me inspiration to take my morning routine in different view. I've never thought about doing mindless thing first thing in the morning to let the brain in "neutral mode" and I'll sure implement it and the todolist tip seems very helpful to me, because I think of everything I *should* do, having it impossible to get it done that day and be down at evening thanks for that and for sure it has weaknesses so I will approach it my way. Thanks for being such a motivational force for a lot of people and have a nice day too! (If anyone was interested my IDEAL morning routine is this: -Wake up and make my bed -Brush my teeth and wash my face -Gratitude journal -Make/eat breakfast and make some snacks for whole day -Meditate (with open window helps a lot) -I will sure implement the mindless activity, todolist and i think a little exercise)
I was waking up, make the bed, do a daily morning drawing/sketch while having coffee, usually about an hour, feed the dog, stretch and then push ups to start my day. Got back from a long road trip a week ago and I can’t seem to get back into it at all, so frustrating 🤦🏼♂️😂
You just made me feel better. I always make a list and then beat myself up for not doing enough of it. If I resolve to do three, just maybe I'll finish them, and 4 or 5 or more!
Thank you for emphasizing the importances of sleep and not crazy wake up times like 5AM. (I mean if that time works for someone and they got enough sleep all good). I find this so much healthier and more balanced than so many morning routines, especially like having times just to sort of zone out as I think that is when creativity happens. Mine is pretty basic, I don't make my bed right off as I pull back the sheets and open my window to air things out and then make it a bit later in the day. I try and take a short walk & do a quick and easy mobility type exercise (yoga, dynamic stretching, easy exercise video, anything to get the blood flowing and limbered up a bit), & I try to always start with a tall glass of water as I find it helps wake me up and I am more likely to stay hydrated. I don't do physical lists as I find they don't work for me, but I do mentally go through what I want to accomplish.
Love this, and heavily agree with everything you've listed. I recognize this is a "morning routine" list, but if I may suggest. Skip step 6 and move that to your night/winding down routine. By writing down what you want/need to get done the night before, you start the day already prepared to tackle your to-do list without the stress of forgetting something. I've done this religiously since 2011 and it's worked wonders for my productivity and starting the day in a calm atmosphere. I used to do this on a piece of paper that I'd leave by my bedside; but since have migrated to using Trello where I can create multiple lists such as "today", "next time you visit parents", and even a "when you get a minute" list. Hope this helps!
I really appreciate your authenticity. It comes through in all of your videos. You say what you feel you need to say, not solely what you think others want/expect you to say. It's really nice. Thank you for your content.
Hey Hampton, thanks so much for your posts. They always give me so much fuel for my life. I like hearing about how others organize their day or develop their routines. My morning routine has changed, now that I am out of the workaday world, and a bit longer in the tooth than probably most of your readers. Mine tend to change seasonally, or really just as needed, or sometimes for no particular reason at all or if I'm trying to add something new to my life or my mornings. I am an early riser, I like to be up by sunrise or a little before. I give the pets their morning feed, I make myself a warm beverage. I like to sit in the quiet of the morning, journalling my thoughts, anything I remember from my dreams, or leftovers of emotions from the day or two previous. I'll eat a small breakfast. The mindless part for me is the internet, usually news around the world or looking something up I saw and want to find out more about. I filter the news stuff heavily and stay away from the noise and clamor of whatever the outrage of the day is. Then a little meditation, or quiet observation of the wildlife outside. Or maybe start some housework, gardening, or cooking. Then the dog walk; he's an active breed so he gets a pretty good long walk every day. then home to change and work out for an hour or more before having a light lunch and getting into the middle of the day. P.S. I like to make my bed every morning too. But I have a super simple bed too. Fitted sheet, duvet, pillow. Done.
One of the reasons why i also make my bed every morning is because i see it as the first task of the day which helps me become productive and lets say i end up having a bad day? I get to come home to a ready made bed. Makes all the difference.
Thanks Hampton. I'm watching your video after a long time, and you somehow brought a little peace in my chaotic life. Wish I did that sooner. Also, I got the same alarm tone as you :-D Have a beautiful day Hampton. Wish me luck for tomorrow's exam✌🏻🌻
Wow, that sure is simple! Thanks for sharing, this is refreshing as so many people out there are sharing super elaborate morning routines that according to them are absolutely necessary for success. This just goes to show that each person is different, and in my opinion we would all benefit from doing some exploration to see what works best for ourselves instead of trying to imitate some other person. Of course we can get ideas from others but in the end I think it is best to adapt it to what feels best for us. Have a great day Hampton!!
Hampton, I love your morning routine, and it is actually similar to mine since I've been in retirement. The main thing I will adopt is the not checking phone for 30 minutes or maybe more. Otherwise, I find your philosophies for this routine to be very similar to mine. Now I know there are others who like this morning routine and its encouraging. THANKS!!
My morning routine: Alarm goes off -> put on clothes -> make food for my 3 kids -> dress them -> laugh and dance with them so they feel good starting the day -> bring them to school with a 40 min walk I spend around 5 min on myself and I always have something on my mind sadly. I can't find the time where I "mindlessly do something..." My kids are my number one priority and it just feels bad thinking about my own wellness before them... They are my motivation tho and my reason to live for atm so for me it's all worth it.
Love this!! I don’t think we talk about the basics of our days enough. I like seeing what people do when not on camera. Anyway, keep up the great work! I love your content most of all! I love how genuine you come across as and I really find myself not only digging your philosophy but agreeing with your philosophy a majority of the time
I have the same Alarm! It's quite pleasant to hear but it's starting to give me anxiety! I've changed it to the classic alarm clock. Also, great video!
Right now I'm clearing out more of things I don't use. Not much to check on my phone. I don't do more social media than TH-cam, and that's not important till I make it important. No coffee here, but a bowl of oats is good after getting cleaned up and bed made, trash emptied, etc. I often have dishes from the night before, so I do those with the breakfast dishes. Take and record my blood pressure, and spend some time on the stepper. Sometimes do a light workout. Sometimes I don't feel like eating till late morning, or even later, so I eat a nice plant based lunch/brunch. As I go through the day, I get more energy, but still might need a nap, and then clean or sew, or might need to go to the store. I'm not a shopper, so mostly I run errands from a list, and buy groceries, if I need something I can't get on the internet. Easy to buy groceries on the internet these days. I got started with your channel for the exercises, so hope you keep that up. Nice channel.
They say when Einstein wanted inspiration he would take a nap in a chair while holding a heavy object in his hand. The moment he would fall asleep hed drop the object which would make a loud thud and wake him up. As soon as he would wake up he claimed he would have a solution to the problem he was mulling over due to the moment he slept thinking about it. 🤔
I am limited in my morning routine as my spouse sleeps later than I do (we work different hours). I get up and work out (run MWF, calisthenics 😉 TTS, rest Sunday), do a quick rinse in the shower (no more than 2 minutes), I get dressed, take my meds, pack food for the day (sometimes breakfast and lunch, sometimes just lunch), and then it's out the door for work or off to start chores!
Another great video! I love the flexibility and simplicity of your routine. I think if your morning routine is too long or involved, it makes you not look forward to your morning. Right now, I'm adding "gratitude" to my morning routine, where I think of ten things I'm grateful for.
Dang Batman! What kinds of community problems are you solving in the mornings on a whim? Lol you’re literally the coolest dude ever. Love this channel brother!
I start fasting during the evening at 18 and usually don't eat anything before 10 in the morning. So something along the lines of this: 6.30 wake up, get dressed 6.35 check and record morning weight 6.40 take morning vitamins with a glass of water 6.45 take the dog out for a walk, usually 4-5km so between 45-60min 7.45 make some coffee, feed the dog etc 8.00 drink said coffee while reading for 20ish minutes 8.30 get prepared to start working (or start working) Making the bed is not a priority to us, for work schedule related things - my schedule is pretty rigid but my wife's is very not :D
It’s great to make your bed but you shouldn’t do it the moment you wake up, reason being if you sleep in a warm enough temperature, your body heat actually create moisture in the air inside the duvet, when you wake up, you should lift your duvet so the moisture can dissipate, also it minimize the bacteria growth in your mattress and duvet/comforter. So when you wake up, go brush your teeth, make your coffee/tea, then come back in 15 minutes to make your bed instead.
my morning routine: I wake up too late. I get myself and my kids dressed as quickly as possible. I drop them off at daycare and drop myself off at work.
Yes, not checking the phone is so important. At least for me, I never touch the phone until I am done with meditation. What I do is 10-15 minutes of meditation and 30 minutes sports. My partner gets up later than me, so I leave the bedroom as quietly as possible and can't make the bed, even though I'd love to do that. But that just makes me enjoy getting up with him the few times it happens more.
I just found you yesterday. FB reels. Finally, a positive from watching them! Your videos make me feel like I have a new friend. Anyway, I love knowing a person who cares about their health does not eat breakfast. I usually start to feel hungry around 1 pm. I make sure I have a large glass of water when I wake up, so I am hydrated. I have long been told I should eat breakfast to be fit, but I never understood making yourself eat in the morning if you aren't hungry. Thank you from a new fan.
I checked my phone first thing when I woke up, and saw a message from my best friend, this video, and heard rain and birdsong outside my window. Not too bad I think :)
Hi, guys. My morning routine is pretty much the same as Hampton's, especially with not checking my phone for quite some time after I woke up, freshun up, made the bed and even a bit more after that. That would be depending on if it's an important day when I know there is something important I may be contacted for. When in comes to differences, I started doing a new thing around 2 weeks ago. That is after waking up and getting out of the bed, I go to my window, open it and the look into the world for about 30 seconds. The purpose for me covers multiple things. The one I enjoy the most is that by doing it I get the pulse of the world and somehow I connect with it, at the same time I feel it can be looked at as a meditation practice, in which I just admire nature, clouds, the sun, birds, the weather, people moving around and other elements without thinking of anything. I definitely agree that this is much more enjoyable if you live in a quieter area rather than in one with constant traffic, noise and such. Usually after this exercise I make my bed and other stuff. :)
Boogernose sounds like a funny nickname! I wake up, play with the dog,take all my Medication, grab my phone and watch, go to the bathroom and freshen up, then go downstairs. If it’s a day my family are home then I figure out what everyone is doing, and what I need to do to support that. If it’s a day when I am home alone, I get the dog fed and do some trick training, then I usually chill out watching happy TH-cam videos, playing the Sims4 or start planning for medical appointments that I have later in the week. I spend time trying to check what we are having for dinner, and what I need to contribute towards that (turn on the slow cooker, or check we have certain ingredients or message my husband to get something). Then I usually take a nap, if I’m not in too much pain to sleep. Then organise my carer, ask my kids how school/college was and check they are okay, play with my younger kid and offer them both hugs, and then it’s dinner time, bath time and bed time again. Sometimes I just have to curl up in pain, or spend hours vomiting. But usually I am just fighting to stay awake. I try to take a short walk on “good” days, at the moment I am doing a small, slow walk once a week and I am going to add in some exercises on Tuesdays when I feel I am managing the walk better. Eventually I want to do small exercises every day, and walk twice a week.
I actually just woke up some 30 minutes ago and I didn't check my phone but when I did I got this wonderful notification.. So yeah you definitely shouldn't check your phone if there's a Hybrid Calisthenics video 30 minutes in the way!
Ngl your alarm kinda freaked me out for a second. I use the same one and when i heard it i was like "oh shoot gotta wake up now" which led to a very confusing couple of seconds. Love your work, keep it up Hampton!
Listen to a morning meditation while I awaken, that helps me think about some things that would make this day great. Then I already know what I want to do for that day 🥰
You and struthless should get together for a collab. You both are just the most realistic 'positive mindset TH-camrs' I have encountered in the past few years.
If I set my alarm to your tone I'd never get up lol. I have a rooster blaring in my ear, it's soo annoying it gets me up pissed lol. After getting up and clearing my bladder, letting the dogs out, I pray - always. I don't ever make my bed. I drink 6 oz of black coffee daily but may try your way so I thoroughly enjoy it when I get it. Fortunately my phone has never ever been a problem for me, sometimes I can go all day w/o checking it. And I must learn to make a "Top 7 Things To Do" list. Thanks Hampton.
Wake up. Grab my phone and put it in my pocket. Make coffee and then sit outside and drink it while watching the dark turn to light. I recently started trying to get in the habit of not looking at my phone right when I get up. I wait till I have a little bit of coffee in me. Thanx for sharing good sir.
As a night shifter my "morning" routine is get up, spend the evening with family doing something, go to work. May or may not wake up early enough to eat or have coffee, so I sometimes have to wait until I'm at work and grab some beef jerky or nuts and a cuppa.
Hampton, Hampton, Hampton… My Arkansas friend… Any day starting with a cup of fresh coffee is enjoyable. If you want to enjoy it more, have another cup! 😁👍🏼
Idk if you have a video like this already. But it'd be awesome if you made a video that not only included a daily at home workout, but also a suggestion as to how you should schedule those workouts throughout the week. Great channel Hampton :)
Hey Hampton! Long time fan and lurker, got a question for you and hope to poke into your mind a bit more :)
You seem to be a pretty optimistic dude, which is great! My question is, do you ever get to a state where you "run out of" optimism? If so, how do you find yourself replenishing it?
I've been trying to be a more optimistic person lately, and it works out most of the time. But every few weeks, I find my optimism "burnt out", and I slowly creep back to my cynical self. And it is really hard for me to pick myself back to the optimistic mindset.
This is a great question and I actually filmed something today about maintaining hope and optimism. My optimism levels got unusually low when I was sick last week (both occurrences are very unusual).
It's fine to not always be hopeful and excited, but I try to put myself in a situation where I routinely am optimistic, at least several times during the week. The people we hang around and the content we consume seem to REALLY affect this. If the people and media with which you surround yourself is always preaching "doom and gloom," it can be very easy to feel this way too.
Hang around people that make you optimistic. If they don't exist, then consume content that makes you optimistic and excited to live life. It's not delusional, as some might tell you. I mean, what's the alternative? Being pessimistic (and calling it "realistic") and doing less in life? Enjoying life less overall? Ain't nobody got time for that.
Will post the video this weekend, I think! I hope it helps.
As Zig Ziglar said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.” I've found that to be very true for me, with motivation, optimism, or even just interests. Whatever I feed flourishes, and whatever I stop feeding can fade quickly. I try to "feed" my positivity with positive quotes, books, and videos (like Hybrid Calisthenics!) on a regular basis.
@@HybridCalisthenics I REALLY look forward to this video Hampton 🙌🏼
I’m an introverted person. I need time alone to decompress and reflect, listen to Let’s Read, or just watch a movie by myself. If I don’t get enough of that I will feel mentally exhausted, judgmental, angry, and depressed. My husband is the same way (introverted). I don’t know about the OP’s personality (extrovert vs introvert), but this is what helps me. Also, I’ve had to learn to say “no” and set healthy boundaries. I still struggle with that part. I will start to feel resentful if I say “yes” too much to please others.
@@HybridCalisthenics waiting to watch the optimism video now :)
But you're right. I do find myself more optimistic when I watch a lot of youtubers I'm inspired by(like you :)), and I try to be more like them.
I find myself burnt out when my own personal shortcomings or "low self-confidence" takes over
Morning routine:
- Get woken by cat
- Feeding cat
- Brushing teeth
- Drink a Glas of water
- Meditate
- if time do short taiji or xingyi warmup
Edit: would love to make the bed, but my wife is still sleeping :D
Yup! Would love to make the bed too, but the doggo and partner is still sleeping haha!
Lol the same for me, my daily routines always get woken up by cat and feeding cat, she's THE alarm and wont shut up before I give her fish and drink, that is a very effective alarm 😂
Another sweet morning routine :)
It would be quite a power move to make the bed with her in it haha
I always make my side when my husband is sleeping 😂
shout out to that cat for waking you up and preparing you for the day... and also for his food, logically
The fact that I watched every single 1 of your videos and the fact that I see a simple and honest man doing his thing not falling into the "TH-camr Stereotype" is what brings me here everytime. Keep going like this Hampton, love you bro
This...is so grounded, so reasonable, so simple, so "reachable".
And for anxious people prone to overthinking like me, this is soooo much better than a hundred-pages book or a "coach" droning on and on. I am in the middle of a breakup after a breakdown, clinically depressed, unstructured because my ex was the one imposing her routine (and I was passively following along - I know, that where I/we screwed up), and my therapist has been nagging me for weeks to set up a routine and I haven't. But now I will. Because it isn't much. Because it's flexible. Because by saying so little, you leave enough room for me to imagine my own instead of aping someone else's.
Or in a few words: where most advice sounds as "you should", yours genuinely sound like "you could".
I think you're definitely on to something there! I think it's a "you could" and a "you can"!
Thank you hamptom, my life is been better for your content, you are so helpful and kind. You are my inspiration
Thank you so much, my friend. One of my main goals while spending hours creating these videos is to improve the lives of our community members, even if just by a little bit.
Thank you for being here! It means a lot.
Everything is fine with all of you, you are just spoiled, it's ok
Wait, you mean to tell me that you don’t take a crazy cocktail of vitamins before submerging yourself into an ice bath and then a sensory deprivation chamber session, followed by a thermal dunk?
Yeah that’s the spirit!!
Ain't nobody got time for that.
More specifically, some people have time for that, but I don't.
Even more specifically, I do have time for that but don't want to do it 😅.
@@HybridCalisthenics Oohhh I don’t blame you!! I don’t even know what a thermal dunk is!
Just skip all that and eat liver
Someone watches Joe Rogan…
The calm that your presence bring in my life is impeccable.
So sensible, taking time away from your phone: allows you to be proactive, rather than reactive to your daily plans. Pootling in the morning is very under-rated. Thank you for your videos - so calming.
The obligatory 'not a morning routine but..'
I've been trying to implement a better night routine for myself, which I don't always stick to (didn't last night for example) but the gist is:
-gargle with salt water (winter = sore throat season)
-floss and brush teeth
-read at least 1 page of a book
-try to do a push up ( I can do 3 in a row now, never used to be able to!!)
-try to sleep at a reasonable time
And then when I wake up I make my bed.
Thank you for the lovely video Hampton, I'll try out some of the things you said , definitely should stop using my phone so early :) hope you are all well!!
Dude I love this man so much, just after looking his face you can feel refreshed. I just hope he remains like this forever ❤️.
If you actually see this comment, can you *please* do a video covering your evening routine? I have such a hard time regularly going to bed and waking up at consistent times, especially the former. What do you do to avoid laying in bed watching TH-cam on your phone until you fall asleep? I’ve tried just laying in bed, but then I just end up staring at the ceiling for a long time. Trying to sleep is so boring, I wish I could just immediately fall asleep.
Hey! I've been watching your videos for a while and just wanna say I really love them! I could tell you alot how you helped me, but especially this video alone really gave me inspiration to take my morning routine in different view.
I've never thought about doing mindless thing first thing in the morning to let the brain in "neutral mode" and I'll sure implement it and the todolist tip seems very helpful to me, because I think of everything I *should* do, having it impossible to get it done that day and be down at evening thanks for that and for sure it has weaknesses so I will approach it my way.
Thanks for being such a motivational force for a lot of people and have a nice day too!
(If anyone was interested my IDEAL morning routine is this:
-Wake up and make my bed
-Brush my teeth and wash my face
-Gratitude journal
-Make/eat breakfast and make some snacks for whole day
-Meditate (with open window helps a lot)
-I will sure implement the mindless activity, todolist and i think a little exercise)
I was waking up, make the bed, do a daily morning drawing/sketch while having coffee, usually about an hour, feed the dog, stretch and then push ups to start my day. Got back from a long road trip a week ago and I can’t seem to get back into it at all, so frustrating 🤦🏼♂️😂
I like what you said about drinking coffee every other day. I should start practicing that method.☕☕
what i actually learned from this vid:
hampton loves his coffee to be labour intensive😂☕ but i respect that alot
You just made me feel better.
I always make a list and then beat myself up for not doing enough of it. If I resolve to do three, just maybe I'll finish them, and 4 or 5 or more!
Thank you for emphasizing the importances of sleep and not crazy wake up times like 5AM. (I mean if that time works for someone and they got enough sleep all good). I find this so much healthier and more balanced than so many morning routines, especially like having times just to sort of zone out as I think that is when creativity happens. Mine is pretty basic, I don't make my bed right off as I pull back the sheets and open my window to air things out and then make it a bit later in the day. I try and take a short walk & do a quick and easy mobility type exercise (yoga, dynamic stretching, easy exercise video, anything to get the blood flowing and limbered up a bit), & I try to always start with a tall glass of water as I find it helps wake me up and I am more likely to stay hydrated. I don't do physical lists as I find they don't work for me, but I do mentally go through what I want to accomplish.
Love this, and heavily agree with everything you've listed. I recognize this is a "morning routine" list, but if I may suggest. Skip step 6 and move that to your night/winding down routine. By writing down what you want/need to get done the night before, you start the day already prepared to tackle your to-do list without the stress of forgetting something. I've done this religiously since 2011 and it's worked wonders for my productivity and starting the day in a calm atmosphere. I used to do this on a piece of paper that I'd leave by my bedside; but since have migrated to using Trello where I can create multiple lists such as "today", "next time you visit parents", and even a "when you get a minute" list. Hope this helps!
I really appreciate your authenticity. It comes through in all of your videos. You say what you feel you need to say, not solely what you think others want/expect you to say. It's really nice. Thank you for your content.
Hey Hampton, thanks so much for your posts. They always give me so much fuel for my life. I like hearing about how others organize their day or develop their routines. My morning routine has changed, now that I am out of the workaday world, and a bit longer in the tooth than probably most of your readers. Mine tend to change seasonally, or really just as needed, or sometimes for no particular reason at all or if I'm trying to add something new to my life or my mornings. I am an early riser, I like to be up by sunrise or a little before. I give the pets their morning feed, I make myself a warm beverage. I like to sit in the quiet of the morning, journalling my thoughts, anything I remember from my dreams, or leftovers of emotions from the day or two previous. I'll eat a small breakfast. The mindless part for me is the internet, usually news around the world or looking something up I saw and want to find out more about. I filter the news stuff heavily and stay away from the noise and clamor of whatever the outrage of the day is. Then a little meditation, or quiet observation of the wildlife outside. Or maybe start some housework, gardening, or cooking. Then the dog walk; he's an active breed so he gets a pretty good long walk every day. then home to change and work out for an hour or more before having a light lunch and getting into the middle of the day.
P.S. I like to make my bed every morning too. But I have a super simple bed too. Fitted sheet, duvet, pillow. Done.
My morning routine:
1. Get woken by alarm
2. Turn off alarm
3. Go back to sleep
One of the reasons why i also make my bed every morning is because i see it as the first task of the day which helps me become productive and lets say i end up having a bad day? I get to come home to a ready made bed. Makes all the difference.
All you rich kids need something like this so you can do something during the day
Yooooooo the Foreigner t-shirt!!! ♡♡♡ big fan here
A man of culture i see...
You keep getting better and better
Hampton's legit he ain't lying like other TH-camrs showing fancy and professional like morning routine which they don't even follow off camera.
Thanks Hampton.
I'm watching your video after a long time, and you somehow brought a little peace in my chaotic life. Wish I did that sooner. Also, I got the same alarm tone as you :-D
Have a beautiful day Hampton.
Wish me luck for tomorrow's exam✌🏻🌻
Good luck!
Wow, that sure is simple! Thanks for sharing, this is refreshing as so many people out there are sharing super elaborate morning routines that according to them are absolutely necessary for success. This just goes to show that each person is different, and in my opinion we would all benefit from doing some exploration to see what works best for ourselves instead of trying to imitate some other person. Of course we can get ideas from others but in the end I think it is best to adapt it to what feels best for us. Have a great day Hampton!!
I love your positivity man!
Hampton, I love your morning routine, and it is actually similar to mine since I've been in retirement. The main thing I will adopt is the not checking phone for 30 minutes or maybe more. Otherwise, I find your philosophies for this routine to be very similar to mine. Now I know there are others who like this morning routine and its encouraging. THANKS!!
Bro I love how calm you are
My morning routine:
Alarm goes off -> put on clothes -> make food for my 3 kids -> dress them -> laugh and dance with them so they feel good starting the day -> bring them to school with a 40 min walk
I spend around 5 min on myself and I always have something on my mind sadly. I can't find the time where I "mindlessly do something..." My kids are my number one priority and it just feels bad thinking about my own wellness before them... They are my motivation tho and my reason to live for atm so for me it's all worth it.
Love this!!
I don’t think we talk about the basics of our days enough. I like seeing what people do when not on camera.
Anyway, keep up the great work!
I love your content most of all!
I love how genuine you come across as and I really find myself not only digging your philosophy but agreeing with your philosophy a majority of the time
I have the same Alarm! It's quite pleasant to hear but it's starting to give me anxiety!
I've changed it to the classic alarm clock. Also, great video!
I have no idea why I like this guy so much...
Right now I'm clearing out more of things I don't use. Not much to check on my phone. I don't do more social media than TH-cam, and that's not important till I make it important. No coffee here, but a bowl of oats is good after getting cleaned up and bed made, trash emptied, etc. I often have dishes from the night before, so I do those with the breakfast dishes. Take and record my blood pressure, and spend some time on the stepper. Sometimes do a light workout. Sometimes I don't feel like eating till late morning, or even later, so I eat a nice plant based lunch/brunch. As I go through the day, I get more energy, but still might need a nap, and then clean or sew, or might need to go to the store. I'm not a shopper, so mostly I run errands from a list, and buy groceries, if I need something I can't get on the internet. Easy to buy groceries on the internet these days. I got started with your channel for the exercises, so hope you keep that up. Nice channel.
That's my alarm tone too! Much more calming...
Thank You Hampton, And Have a beautiful, wonderful day, my friend!!!
Thankyou so much for this man! Keep up the great work
Nice and simple and approachable, as always
Shout out to Bernard. ❤️🌿
Love from Bernard!
They say when Einstein wanted inspiration he would take a nap in a chair while holding a heavy object in his hand. The moment he would fall asleep hed drop the object which would make a loud thud and wake him up. As soon as he would wake up he claimed he would have a solution to the problem he was mulling over due to the moment he slept thinking about it. 🤔
I've heard this said about Salvador Dali, and that's where he got the inspiration for 'The Persistence of Memory'
Yup! 😁👍
The familiarity of the alarm sound yours made me smile
I wish you the best. Thank you for these videos.
Best. TH-cam. Channel. Ever.
Not first but quick today
Thanks for being here! I wasn't first either, haha.
I am limited in my morning routine as my spouse sleeps later than I do (we work different hours). I get up and work out (run MWF, calisthenics 😉 TTS, rest Sunday), do a quick rinse in the shower (no more than 2 minutes), I get dressed, take my meds, pack food for the day (sometimes breakfast and lunch, sometimes just lunch), and then it's out the door for work or off to start chores!
Youre an Asian Native looking Mr. Roger's and I like that.
Thanks haha!
Thats my exact phone alarm! Off to a good start :)
ugh, that phone alarm made my eye twitch, too many memories of dragging myself out of bed at 3:30am for work.
You are frickn awesome bro!! Thank you!! 🙏🏻
Another great video! I love the flexibility and simplicity of your routine. I think if your morning routine is too long or involved, it makes you not look forward to your morning. Right now, I'm adding "gratitude" to my morning routine, where I think of ten things I'm grateful for.
Dang Batman! What kinds of community problems are you solving in the mornings on a whim? Lol you’re literally the coolest dude ever. Love this channel brother!
I appreciate you sharing your morning routine with the community!
I start fasting during the evening at 18 and usually don't eat anything before 10 in the morning. So something along the lines of this:
6.30 wake up, get dressed
6.35 check and record morning weight
6.40 take morning vitamins with a glass of water
6.45 take the dog out for a walk, usually 4-5km so between 45-60min
7.45 make some coffee, feed the dog etc
8.00 drink said coffee while reading for 20ish minutes
8.30 get prepared to start working (or start working)
Making the bed is not a priority to us, for work schedule related things - my schedule is pretty rigid but my wife's is very not :D
It’s great to make your bed but you shouldn’t do it the moment you wake up, reason being if you sleep in a warm enough temperature, your body heat actually create moisture in the air inside the duvet, when you wake up, you should lift your duvet so the moisture can dissipate, also it minimize the bacteria growth in your mattress and duvet/comforter. So when you wake up, go brush your teeth, make your coffee/tea, then come back in 15 minutes to make your bed instead.
my morning routine:
I wake up too late. I get myself and my kids dressed as quickly as possible. I drop them off at daycare and drop myself off at work.
Yes, not checking the phone is so important. At least for me, I never touch the phone until I am done with meditation.
What I do is 10-15 minutes of meditation and 30 minutes sports. My partner gets up later than me, so I leave the bedroom as quietly as possible and can't make the bed, even though I'd love to do that. But that just makes me enjoy getting up with him the few times it happens more.
Walking my dog is always on top of my list
I just found you yesterday. FB reels. Finally, a positive from watching them! Your videos make me feel like I have a new friend. Anyway, I love knowing a person who cares about their health does not eat breakfast. I usually start to feel hungry around 1 pm. I make sure I have a large glass of water when I wake up, so I am hydrated. I have long been told I should eat breakfast to be fit, but I never understood making yourself eat in the morning if you aren't hungry. Thank you from a new fan.
That's my mom's favorite ringtone!
I checked my phone first thing when I woke up, and saw a message from my best friend, this video, and heard rain and birdsong outside my window. Not too bad I think :)
that alarm, satelite still the best
Heard that cursed ringtone and now I have flashbacks 😭
Hi, guys.
My morning routine is pretty much the same as Hampton's, especially with not checking my phone for quite some time after I woke up, freshun up, made the bed and even a bit more after that. That would be depending on if it's an important day when I know there is something important I may be contacted for.
When in comes to differences, I started doing a new thing around 2 weeks ago. That is after waking up and getting out of the bed, I go to my window, open it and the look into the world for about 30 seconds. The purpose for me covers multiple things. The one I enjoy the most is that by doing it I get the pulse of the world and somehow I connect with it, at the same time I feel it can be looked at as a meditation practice, in which I just admire nature, clouds, the sun, birds, the weather, people moving around and other elements without thinking of anything. I definitely agree that this is much more enjoyable if you live in a quieter area rather than in one with constant traffic, noise and such.
Usually after this exercise I make my bed and other stuff. :)
Boogernose sounds like a funny nickname!
I wake up, play with the dog,take all my
Medication, grab my phone and watch, go to the bathroom and freshen up, then go downstairs.
If it’s a day my family are home then I figure out what everyone is doing, and what I need to do to support that. If it’s a day when I am home alone, I get the dog fed and do some trick training, then I usually chill out watching happy TH-cam videos, playing the Sims4 or start planning for medical appointments that I have later in the week.
I spend time trying to check what we are having for dinner, and what I need to contribute towards that (turn on the slow cooker, or check we have certain ingredients or message my husband to get something).
Then I usually take a nap, if I’m not in too much pain to sleep. Then organise my carer, ask my kids how school/college was and check they are okay, play with my younger kid and offer them both hugs, and then it’s dinner time, bath time and bed time again.
Sometimes I just have to curl up in pain, or spend hours vomiting. But usually I am just fighting to stay awake.
I try to take a short walk on “good” days, at the moment I am doing a small, slow walk once a week and I am going to add in some exercises on Tuesdays when I feel I am managing the walk better.
Eventually I want to do small exercises every day, and walk twice a week.
I actually just woke up some 30 minutes ago and I didn't check my phone but when I did I got this wonderful notification.. So yeah you definitely shouldn't check your phone if there's a Hybrid Calisthenics video 30 minutes in the way!
facts 😂💯
ME TOO.
Same with me
Ngl your alarm kinda freaked me out for a second. I use the same one and when i heard it i was like "oh shoot gotta wake up now" which led to a very confusing couple of seconds. Love your work, keep it up Hampton!
That's my alarm too!
Listen to a morning meditation while I awaken, that helps me think about some things that would make this day great. Then I already know what I want to do for that day 🥰
Thank you for your content brother
Thank you for being here!
I actually have the same type of alarm but it just works into my dream lol
I use a wake up song. Its stimulating enough to get me moving, but not so intrusive as to irritate.
It’s so…peaceful. I want it. I’ll try and get it. Thank you ❤️
My favorite part of this video is that the lint roller didn't get ANY of the lint on your shirt hahaha
Thx for sharing this! It inspires me and gives me some energy to be more discipline with my morning routine
I want to leave IT job to enjoy the life like you😭
That's my alarm!!!!!!!
That phone alarm sound triggered a severe rage response in me lol
Made it clearer to me that I'd like to establish a routine... Thx for the appreciative input
Appreciate you sharing😊
thank you sir,it is very inspiring
greeting from Indonesia
Hampton is a real version of a magical forest wizard too me sometimes
You and struthless should get together for a collab. You both are just the most realistic 'positive mindset TH-camrs' I have encountered in the past few years.
"I use my phone as an alarm and the sound is much more pleasant..."
*plays same alarm clock sound as you... ptsd kicks in
True lol
If I set my alarm to your tone I'd never get up lol. I have a rooster blaring in my ear, it's soo annoying it gets me up pissed lol. After getting up and clearing my bladder, letting the dogs out, I pray - always. I don't ever make my bed. I drink 6 oz of black coffee daily but may try your way so I thoroughly enjoy it when I get it. Fortunately my phone has never ever been a problem for me, sometimes I can go all day w/o checking it. And I must learn to make a "Top 7 Things To Do" list. Thanks Hampton.
just watching this video makes me calm
0:21 then there’s the apple alarm that gives you a heart attack
Hahaha does it wake you up faster?
@@HybridCalisthenics be honest, that ringtone can be dreadful sometimes.
Any rigntone can be dreadful if you don't want to wake up (speaking from personal experience)😓
@@HybridCalisthenics it does but not in a happy way 😭😭
Wake up. Grab my phone and put it in my pocket. Make coffee and then sit outside and drink it while watching the dark turn to light. I recently started trying to get in the habit of not looking at my phone right when I get up. I wait till I have a little bit of coffee in me. Thanx for sharing good sir.
Ohhh I forgot lol I open the blinds so when I come back in, there's natural sunlight in the house.
Love this - thanks!
The worst thing is I make my bed go to shower have breakfast and go back to sleep.
Yes not checking at phone in the morning is helpful
As a night shifter my "morning" routine is get up, spend the evening with family doing something, go to work. May or may not wake up early enough to eat or have coffee, so I sometimes have to wait until I'm at work and grab some beef jerky or nuts and a cuppa.
Hampton, Hampton, Hampton… My Arkansas friend… Any day starting with a cup of fresh coffee is enjoyable. If you want to enjoy it more, have another cup! 😁👍🏼
Idk if you have a video like this already. But it'd be awesome if you made a video that not only included a daily at home workout, but also a suggestion as to how you should schedule those workouts throughout the week.
Great channel Hampton :)
Sure! I also have a routine on the website dedicated to this: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine
@@HybridCalisthenics Thank you so much man! This is perfect :)
That is my exact same alarm :)
My routine:
Wake up, make bed
Shower
Have barley coffee
Eat breakfast
Meditate for 15 min
Thank you for the video!
Yo amazing video.
Thank you! I put some extra love into this one.
I watched this as I checked my phone first thing in the morning
Keep up the good work Hampton! Love the video. Very helpful and simple.
Dang I thought my routine was more on the minimalist side! I make bed,brush teeth, stretch, meditate and if I’m hungry have breakfast